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Questlove has defended Sexyy Red appearing on the Roots Picnic 2024 line-up, saying “I’m still shocked yall got energy for ‘”oh hell no isms’.”The line-up for the annual Philadelphia music festival was revealed yesterday (February 20) and featured the likes of Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, Nas, André 3000 and more. The event will return to The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1-2.]The announcement of Sexyy Red’s appearance at this year’s edition of Roots Picnic was met with criticism due to her support for Trump as well as comments of her being “trashy”.The Roots drummer took the time to respond to one of the hateful comments about Sexyy Red’s inclusion on the lineup, saying that he was “shocked” at the reactions.“Damn…..hell hath frozen over when I like a Mel post.

The Roots have announced two outdoor shows for this summer, marking their first UK dates for six years.The hip-hop duo made up of Questlove and Black Thought will be headlining South Facing Festival at London’s Crystal Palace Park Bowl on August 2. The next day, they’ll be headlining further south for a show at Dreamland Margate.De La Soul and The Pharcyde will be opening for the duo at both shows.

Stars from the 2022 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! have proved that their friendship isn’t limited to the jungle after heading out for a cosy lunch together. Owen Warner, who recently revealed that he’s set to leave Hollyoaks after six years, took to Instagram where he gave fans a peek inside the wholesome reunion as he was joined by a selection of his former campmates as they enjoyed a meal out together.

Wayne Rooney has shared his views on working with David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, explaining how the trio differed in their management styles.

The Roots have announced the acts for this year’s edition of their annual Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia.The two-day music festival will return to its usual home of The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1-2. Lil Wayne with The Roots, Jill Scott and Nas are set to headline the festival with André 3000 performing a special set in support of his recently released debut solo LP ‘New Blue Sun’.Other acts set to play include Gunna, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Babyface, Wale, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Cam’ron, Funk Flex, and more.A post shared by The Roots (@theroots)The festival will also see various collaborations take place such as The Roots’ Black Thought performinf with Method Man and Redman, Fantasia and Muni Long teaming up with Adam Blackstone and Scarface and Amerie set to play with the Backyard Band.General ticket sale will commence on Friday, February 23 at 10am local time.

The 2024 Roots Picnic line-up has been announced with Lil Wayne and festival organizers The Roots teaming up for a celebration of New Orleans. They are joined by fellow headliners Jill Scott and Nas while André 3000 will present his 2023 album New Blue Sun live.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Lil Wayne, Jill Scott and André 3000 are just a few of the artists on deck for The Roots’ annual Roots Picnic 2024. The event, taking place on June 1-2 at Philadelphia’s The Mann in Fairmount Park, features a robust lineup of musicians including Nas, Gunna, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Babyface, Cam’Ron, Smino, Wale, Tyla and Robert Glasper with Yebba.

helped shape Julia Roberts’ career as a leading lady in Hollywood.However, according to co-star Sally Field, the late director of the 1989 dramedy, Herbert Ross, was “very, very, very hard on Julia.”Field, 77, opened up in an interview with Vulture about filming the beloved movie and how she and the cast — Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis — kept an eye on the now-56-year-old actress on set.The “Forrest Gump” star noted that Ross “picked on” Roberts.“If you ever talk to Julia, she’ll tell you,” Field said in her profile.“We would all rally around Julia, because she was the baby. She was sort of the newcomer.

Katie Piper took Loose Women fans by surprise as she unveiled her newly-dyed brunette locks on the ITV show, having switched up her trademark blonde.The 40 year old panellist appeared on the daytime chat show on Wednesday, 24 January, alongside Christine Lampard, Janet Street-Porter and ex-footballer Jill Scott. Host Christine was quick to point out Katie's striking new look, as she joked: "I thought we had a completely new panellist today, as well as Jill Scott, and it was Katie with new hair!" Mum-of-two Katie went on to explain that she was embracing a "new me" and enjoys experimenting with her hair colour from time to time.

Nigel Farage failed in his quest to win I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last night as he finished third in the final of the ITV juggernaut, which saw viewing decline dramatically from last year’s closer.

This year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here is the most complained about series yet. New research has shown that the 2023 instalment of the ITV series, hosted by Ant and Dec, has received more than 2,000 complaints so far.

Scoot McNairy (Argo), Julia Sweeney (Pulp Fiction), and Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Jill Scott have joined the cast of Cowgirl’s Last Ride, led by Oscar-winner Geena Davis. 

Legendary football star Jill Scott has proudly shown off a brand new tattoo, which she received to pay homage to her iconic EURO 2022 victory.The ex-Lioness shared a picture of her latest body art on TikTok, showing that her new tattoo, located on her midriff, reads the letters FOYFP.The acronym recalls the altercation that Jill, 36, had with Germany footballer Sydney Lohmann during the EUROs final at Wembley Arena, where England sensationally won 2-1.The hilarious moment - which Jill now claims will "haunt" her "for the rest of my life" - saw Jill telling her sportswoman opponent, "F**k off you f*****g p***k". Joining in on the TikTok trend - which sees users posting snaps of their perhaps embarrassing tattoos - she wrote: "'Don't get a silly tattoo, you'll regret it'...

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! is known for testing it's contestants patience by offering only a rationed amount of food and drinks in camp, with the stars participating banned from enjoying hot beverages such as tea and coffee. So, what do you do when banned from drinking tea? Make up your own, according to 2022 winner Jill Scott.The former Lioness has revealed that she and her fellow campmates took matters into their own hands as they attempted to recreate the popular drink.

She might be one of England’s most decorated players – in fact she’s one of the few Lionesses to have gained more than 150 caps – but Jill Scott tells OK! that her stint in the jungle was one of the most exciting times of her life to date. Last year the 36-year-old swapped booting balls on the footie pitch for munching bugs in the Australian jungle back, and even blagged the Queen of the Jungle crown on I'm a Celeb. Now, as anticipation heats up for the 2023 series, Jill shares her words of wisdom and encourages new campmates to “embrace it all” – the gruelling challenges, stomach-churning food trials and all.

Speaking to Jill Scott is like catching up with an old friend – she even encourages OK! to pour ourselves a cup of tea (Tetley, to be exact) and get comfy as she fills us in on her whirlwind few years. From winning the European Women’s Championships in 2022 to being crowned Queen of the Jungle in I’m A Celebrity later that year, it’s been a non-stop thrill ride for the Sunderland-born star.

Despite so many “pinch-me moments” over the past few years, Jill Scott exclusively tells OK! that fame isn’t something that sits well with her.Those unbelievable achievements include being one of England’s most decorated players – she’s one of the few Lionesses to have gained more than 150 caps – getting crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2022's I'm A Celeb, and her recent unveiling as a new team captain on Sky One sports quiz A League Of Their Own earlier this year. But it's all taking a moment to sink in, Jill admits. “I don’t feel like a celebrity at all, I really don’t,” the 36-year-old says.

As England's Lionesses prepared to take on Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, they were inundated with support from sporting stars and celebrities alike. Leading the pack was David Beckham, who informed the women's team - who sailed through to the semi-final after a win against Columbia - that the 'whole nation is behind them', and even enlisted his daughter Harper Seven, 12, to wish them well.The European champions will take on the Matildas at Sydney's sold-out Stadium Australia, with the winner then taking on Spain for the trophy this Sunday at 11am UK time, after they beat Sweden 2-1 on Tuesday to secure their place in the final.

Vicky McClure tied the knot with her fiance Jonny Owen in a lavish ceremony surrounded by her famous co-stars.

I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Jill Scott has shared which Lioness she thinks would be ideal to follow her footsteps into the jungle.The former England footballer, 36, was crowned Queen of the Jungle on last year’s series and has been sharing her thoughts on which of her teammates would do well on the reality show. Many of Jill’s former teammates are currently competing in the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand - and Jill tipped Beth England and Georgia Stanway as being her picks for future I’m A Celeb material.The footballer said: “Beth England wants to do it.

As they continue to make huge waves in the world of football, England's Lionesses enjoyed a well-deserved break on Thursday, 10 August, ahead of their of their quarter-final World Cup clash with Colombia. With the big match set to take place on Saturday, the football team quickly returned to training the following day to get in as much extra practise as possible. During their day of relaxation, the stars took to Instagram to share their plans.

Since 2017, Mary Earps has been playing for the Lionesses. She is currently over in New Zealand and Australia playing in this year’s Women’s World Cup after they beat Denmark on Friday (July 28) and are set to take on China on August 1.This follows her success last year alongside her teammates as they won the Women’s Euros. But just who is Mary when she’s not standing in the nets and saving goals? Let’s find out...

Cincinnati Music Festival at the Andrew J Brady Icon Center and the Bengals’ Paycor Stadium next door.Over the course of the three-day weekend, the fest will bring some of the biggest names in rap, hip-hop and R&B from yesteryear along for the ride.Some of the most notable headliners on this weekend’s lineup include Snoop Dogg, Al Green, Jill Scott, Jodeci and Babyface.They’ll be joined by Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick and Rakim who are in town to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop.What we’re celebrating the most though are how inexpensive ticket prices are.At the time of publication, we found some single-day passes going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.Compared to most festival ticket prices, that’s a major bargain.Want to find out how much tickets are for each day of the fest? Or maybe you’re curious who is playing when?To answer those questions and more, keep reading.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Our team went through all the best prices on single and multi-day passes for the 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival.Here are our findings:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

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Al Green is going on tour.It’s a short one though.As of now, the legendary R&B singer has just three shows lined up this year — two in July and one in September.First up, the 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is slated to perform at Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre with the Colorado Symphony on Wednesday, July 12.After that, he’ll headline at the Cincinnati Music Festival on July 21-22 along with megastars like Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Babyface, Jodeci, P-Funk Connection and more.Finally, Green will close his brief run of gigs at Highland, CA’s Yaamava Resort and Casino on Saturday, Sept. 30.Best of all, some tickets are fairly inexpensive to see the timeless crooner live.At the time of publication, we found seats going for as low as $33 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to hear “Let’s Stay Together,” “Love and Happiness,” “Take Me To The River,” “Tired Of Being Alone,” “I’m Still In Love With You” and more live?We’ve got all the information you need — from ticket prices to set lists to festival details — and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and the lowest ticket prices for all upcoming shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

“Oh say can you see by the blood in the streets / That this place doesn’t smile on you colored child / Whose blood built this land with sweat and their hands / But we’ll die in this place and your memory erased / Oh say, does this truth hold any weight / This is not the land of the free, but the home of the slaves!”Scott has previously said in an interview with Jemele Hill that she has considered leaving America due to the racial climate, and would look forward to a better education system. “There are some things you don’t have to deal with in other countries. We’re looking at Holland… The education is dope, the healthcare is dope.

BBC teen drama Byker Grove has been announced by original castmembers Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – see fan reactions below.Byker – the reboot by entertainment company Fulwell 73 – comes some 17 years after the final events of the original series. The revamped show is to be filmed and produced in and around the North East of England again with a new cast and crew.Broadcasters Ant and Dec, who made their name playing best friend duo PJ and Duncan in the original series, serve as executive producers and creative consultants of the reboot.Byker Grove became a staple of British television throughout the ’90s and ’00s and also helped launch the careers of Donna Air and Jill Halfpenny.News of the programme’s return has been met with generally positive responses from fans.There has, however, been some doubt thrown on how successfully producers will manage to revive the iconic 90s series in 2023.Additionally, some people have questioned how writers will get around the fact that the 2006 final episode showed that the kids were made aware that they were in fact characters starring in an experimental CBBC show.“Just a teeny, tiny bit giddy about this!,” wrote one fan on Twitter about the reboot, while a former castmember on the show said: “I’m willing to ditch academia and resume my short-lived role as the moody metaller behind the tuck shop in Byker Grove for the new remake.

Janelle James that brings her to life onstage all summer long.James, a very funny stand-up vet with a Netflix special under her belt, has 22 shows lined up all over the country from July 7 through Aug. 19.Before that though she’s set to take the stage at New Orleans, LA’s annual Essence Festival on June 30 through July 2 alongside Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Salt-N-Pepa, Jill Scott and many more.The following week, she’ll officially launch her tour at West Nyack, NY’s Nyack Levity Live with four shows on July 7 and July 8.Best of all, if you want to catch Ava be funny IRL, you can for reasonable prices.At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $35 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find out how much it costs to see James bring the funny live near you?Here’s everything you need to know about Janelle James’ 2023 stand-up tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all upcoming Janelle James 2023 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Essence Festival is returning to New Orleans, LA’s Caesars Superdome for three days of food and wine, film and most importantly, music.And this year’s lineup — which is celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary — is a doozy.Kicking off Friday, June 30, major stars Lauryn Hill, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Jagged Edge and Ari Lennox will perform.Then, on Saturday, July 1, icons Missy Elliott, Jill Scott, Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Ice T, E-40, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, T.I., Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, Big Boi and Monica are set to take the stage.Finally, on Sunday, July 2, Megan Thee Stallion, Eve, Salt N Pepa, Remy Ma, Trina and Wizkid close the multi-day musical extravaganza.Plus, comedians Deon Cole and “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James are set to bring laughs all weekend long.Best of all, you can get in for fairly cheap.While three-day passes cost $446 before fees on Vivid Seats, single-day passes can be found for as low as $64.That’s where the hack comes in.By buying single-day passes to one or more days rather than the multi-day pass, you can save big.Need to know more information before committing?We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more below.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the cheapest tickets available for this year’s Essence Festival can be found right here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Jill Scott and Mike Tindall were reunited in a sweet moment for the pals at Royal Ascot today, June 20.